The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 25,000
 Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
167.5 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.97 %
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DBK*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
60 mpg
city
34 mpg
74 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
70 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft